I’m not promoting any pet dental products. I’m just gently reminding my readers that this is a good time to have your pets’ dental health checked by their veterinarian. Our vet – and maybe yours, too – is offering a discount on dental cleanings this month.
Last week, after Shadow’s annual exam, I realized that with everything else we were talking about – including Ducky – the vet and I both completely forgot to check Shadow’s teeth.
So, I lifted her lips and looked at them myself. And instantly felt guilty, like a horrible dog mom. I called the vet and made a new appointment to have him check them.
The good news is that her teeth look pretty good for a dog her age (12). She has a little calcification, and a teensy bit of gum inflammation near the worst tooth. But the cleaning next week will take care of that; and then I will make myself be a better mom. For Ducky, too.
Who knows? Maybe the cleaning will help relieve some of her reflux as well. Then she’ll be a really happy girl, like in this photo.
She makes me smile.
Thanks, Rob!
What a beautiful dog..I can’t resist a gray face doggy!! Don’t feel bad our dog chipped his tooth and I didn’t even notice it until a few days later! I felt terrible. He ended up having to get it pulled and had his teeth cleaned while they were in there.
Thank you! Shadow is a sweet girl; has been since she was a puppy. Sorry you had a similar situation, but glad I’m not alone. 🙂
thank you for the impawtant reminder!!!!!!! Now I see why I am not following you! You don’t have follow by email on your sidebar!! Please add it! xoxo
Caren, see the FB Messenger note I sent you this morning.
While I’d love to be one of ‘those’ mom’s who are religious about teeth cleaning, I must confess, I’m not. But we are getting better at it and do it a little more frequently. Now if only I could get myself to floss every night! LOL
It never hurts to be reminded! We hope Shadow’s cleaning goes well!
Thanks Jan (and WNW Crew)! I’m sure it will…Callie and your Sheba will be watching over her for me. ❤